Does the freezer have a three prong or two prong plug. We only have a two prong outlet in the garage and want to be sure this will fit. null

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FrigidaireSupport · Accepted Answer

Hi Sheila L! I couldn’t find a definitive statement in the published specs for the Frigidaire 15.5 cu ft Garage-Ready Upright Freezer (model FFFU16F2VW) that specifies whether it uses a two-prong or three-prong plug. The available information includes:

- Voltage: 115 V. 
- Minimum circuit required: 15 amps. 
- It is marked as “Garage Ready”.

Given standard US appliances at 115 V/15 A usually use a three-prong grounded plug (for safety/grounding), but that is not always guaranteed (especially older models or exports).

Recommendation: To be sure, you should check the following:
1. Look at the actual product when delivered (or ask the retailer) to see if the cord has three wires/three prongs (which means grounded) vs two.
2. Check the installation manual (or spec sheet) for the “cord/plug type” clause.
3. If your garage outlet is only two-prong (ungrounded), then if the freezer uses a three-prong plug, you will either need to:
- Upgrade the outlet to a grounded three-prong outlet (with proper wiring), or
- Use a suitable adapter/grounding method approved by your local electrical code (though many codes discourage simple adapters for major appliances). - Maico

FrigidaireSupport · Answer

Hi Shiela! A Frigidaire freezer will have a three-prong plug, which includes two flat prongs and a round ground pin. - Patrick

“Does the freezer have a three prong or two prong plug. We only have a two prong outlet in the garage and want to be sure this will fit.”

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